Articles of manufacture for and process of transporting daylight through building plenum

ABSTRACT

Combining of ceiling frameworks, and structural members of skylight plenum enclosures in daylighting applications. When daylighting enclosures are designed without enclosure assemblies being directly connected to suspended ceiling types framework, but only extend and connect to the ceiling via the fabric portion of structure. Allowing daylighting enclosures to “float” above the ceiling framework and have minimal impact upon it when connected.  
     Floating daylighting enclosures lend themselves to being connected to divided roof apertures. With the flexibility of capturing roof daylight, without directly contacting roof framing members. Creating daylighting distribution more efficient, and less costly, than daylighting originating from single roof and single ceiling openings.  
     Enclosures fabric sections ends may be relocated to other adjacent openings in ceiling framework, with a enclosure flexibility capability. Plus a mending adaptability inherent to weave and construction of fabrics, when required.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This is a continuation of Ser. No. 60/336,638, filed on Dec. 03,2001.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable

DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] This invention relates generally to the field of buildingconstruction and more specifically to articles of manufacture for andprocess of transporting daylight through building plenum.

[0005] Originally, daylighting with skylights could be found inbuildings. Warehouses for example, without ceilings between roof andfloor. This form of daylighting production had low requirements, withless need for tight design specifications. As is now required byArchitects when designing complete building envelopes, with daylight asa primary factor. See analysis soft ware called SkyCalc, and findSkyCalc at the following web site info@h-m-g.com,<mailto:info@h-m-g.com>provides for analysis of electricity and moneysaved when daylighting buildings. Where dollars saved are reported inbuildings and Savings by Design, Southern California Edison, of SouthernCalifornia. Who provide specify performance criteria and incentives tocontrolled interface of daylight and electric lights. California inefforts of promoting daylighting in commercial buildings. Has awarded askylight manufacturer Sola tube with incentives for installation oftheir products. The transcript follows for this web site address.

[0006] http://www.energy.ca.gov/peakload/com_skylight_incentive.html

[0007] Commercial Skylight Incentive Program has $1 million available tocommercial customers who want to lower their peak electricity use forindoor lighting by installing Solatube International's SolaMaster21-inch model tubular skylight systems.

[0008] Solatube tubular skylights transfer daylight into buildinginteriors. Light passes through an acrylic dome, down a reflectivetubing, and through a diffuser to provide interior lighting directlyfrom sunlight. Photo controls are added to switch conventional electriclighting systems off during daytime hours, resulting in lower peak loadelectricity use. Customers will receive a price reduction or rebate of$56 per installed skylight. Each skylight can save over 500kilowatt-hours per year and reduce peak electricity demand by 0.22 KWAdditional background of the need for suspended ceiling needs isdescribed by information found at New Buildings Institute, Inc. whoseweb site address is http://www. newbuildings.org/pier/.

[0009] Previous studies have shown that skylighting, or toplighting withdaylight, has dramatic potential for saving lighting energy (withcooling energy savings as a byproduct). These include the recentlypublished Skylighting Guidelines. (See Skylighting Tools and Guidelinesat SCE's Energy Design Resources web site(ww.energydesignresources.com).

[0010] These studies have shown examples of good (and sometimes bad)toplighting, but they have nearly all been one-of-a-kind designs. Ingeneral, most practitioners are quite reluctant to take on the risk ofdeveloping one-of-a-kind designs for a ceiling system that mustintegrate several components from different manufacturers (skylight,ceiling and light well, electric lighting, photocell controllers, airdiffusers, etc.). The Subcontractor knows of no work that has proposedprototype designs, except in the most general sense, for integratedceilings that could be standardized and repeatable. The Subcontractor'spreliminary discussions with Armstrong Ceilings, the largestmanufacturer of ceiling systems in the country, indicates that neitherthey nor any other manufacturer of ceiling systems is likely toundertake this kind of integrated design development. They would,however, be willing to participate in the development of industrystandards for integrating different manufacturers' products, providedthere was leadership and impetus for such an effort. These standardswould entail development of design standards and specifications forinterconnection details between components (e.g. skylight-to-light-wellconnections, or photocell to controller-to-dimming-ballast connections).

[0011] About 60% of nonresidential floor space in California is directlyunder a roof, and 90% of new floor space is single story construction.There is, therefore, a huge potential floor area suitable fortoplighting applications. Skylighting is easy to do. Nevertheless, it isnot widely applied by building designers or owners because eachskylighting design requires the careful integration of ceiling system,skylight, light well, electric lighting, photo control, and, often, airdistribution systems. This problem has been discussed for over fifteenyears within the building science community, yet the resources (federalor industry funding) has never materialized for this work to take placeIn both amounts of foot-candle requirements and control sophisticationof daylighting. Ceilings in buildings, including types of ceilingssuspended from roof structures. Were not recognized as opportunities fordaylighting. And existed outside the realm of affordable, or practicabledaylighting for numerous reasons. Existing physical obstructionsrestricting straight paths, for daylighting shafts, in verticaldirections. Small semi-flexible shafts typical of tube type productslack the volume necessary to honestly turn off the building s lights.For instance, integration of electric fixtures and other types of pipes,wires, ducting. Additionally, general interior finish aspects ofsuspended ceiling products such as surface finish, and non-interruptiblewire connections from roofs to suspended ceilings. Elements of the gridframework systems resistant to impacts such as weight, movement, ordeformity. Process in which framework of suspended ceiling installationrequires complete assemblage, providing dimensional integrity.Effectively restricting installation labor, for shaft installations. Andresistance to removal and replacement of grid remembers. Have eliminateddaylighting from mechanical trades involved in plenum products. Existingas the foundation, for the layout of the light fixtures. Commonlyreferred to in the building trades as reflected ceiling plan. A designcriteria driven by the requirements of electric lights, and theirdistribution throughout the utilized space. As a result of thesecomplexities, daylighting integration for suspended ceiling has needs ofutilization from the design segment of construction practices. Withmodern demands for energy efficiency and improved occupant living andworking environments. Evidenced, by published daylighting programs suchas SkyCalc, and extensive daylighting studies indicating improvements instudent scores, in day lit classrooms. The lack of integration betweendaylighting processes and suspended ceiling applications, establishessolution needs. Coupled with numerical square footage of existingsuspended ceilings commonly found throughout construction sectors.Requires restrictive elements of daylighting buildings, with suspendedceiling, to be overcome.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Prior art for skylights and skylight shafts have been developedto limited capacities in the past.

[0013] Throughout the years, a number of innovations have been developedrelating to skylight constructions, and the following U.S. Pat. Nos. arerepresentative of some of those innovations: 4,610,116; 4,788,804;4,823,525; 5,044,133; and Des. 328,795. More specifically, U.S. Pat.Nos. 4,610,116, 4,788,804, 4,823,525, and 5,044,133 relate toroof-mounted skylights. Additionally, a patent with the use ofreflective fabric shaft has been described by U.S. Pat. No. 4,733,505,and has proven limited in suspended capacity. Skylight construction hasbeen address in configurations with U.S. patent numbers of the followingwriters Chertkof—Apr. 1940 issue U.S. Pat. No. 219,840; Wasserman—Dec.1961 issue U.S. Pat. No. 3,012,375; Kuger—Sep. 1962 issue U.S. Pat. No.3,052,794; Guigli—Nov. 1962 issue U.S. Pat. No. 3,064,851; Boyd—Dec.1963 issue U.S. Pat. No. 3,113,728; Smith—Apr. 1964 issue U.S. Pat. No.3,130,922; Dominguez Sep. 1978 issue U.S. Pat. No. 4,114,186;Mulvey—Jul. 1979 issue U.S. Pat. No. 4,161,918; Freeman—Jul. 1982 issueU.S. Pat. No. 4,339,900; Liautaud—Dec. 1982 issue U.S. Pat. No.4,365,449. Other References Rodale's New Shelter, Nov./Dec. 1983, Smartskylights by Kathy Kukula, pp. 48-50. Brochure by Freeman Skyflex, 4pgs. Brochure by Kenergy Corp., 2 pgs.

[0014] However, the present invention provides for economies of materialand installation processes, not addressed by previous patents. In theareas of suspended ceilings, where skylight plenum enclosures and t barceilings combine into a singular use configuration. Also where suspendedceiling materials and processes are directly incorporated in new andbetter amalgamations. Where roof panels and non-contiguous skylightenclosures affordably capture daylight. And where preassembled and sitebuilt systems overcome most obstacles that restrict other skylightefforts, of the otherwise complicated environment of the plenum abovesuspended ceilings. Other objects and advantages of the presentinvention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken inconnection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way ofillustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention isdisclosed.

[0015] In accordance with the present invention, a combination ofbuilding elements relating to daylighting of building interiors. Whereinplenum enclosures and suspended ceilings structures utilize materialsand processes commonly independent of each other. Therefore, theseimproved uses of material and installation costs, result in daylightingbecoming a significant method of energy conservation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and includeexemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in variousforms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects ofthe invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate anunderstanding of the invention.

[0017]FIG. 1 isometric view of suspended ceiling t bar material andopposed leg staple, with leg point detail

[0018]FIG. 2 isometric view of suspended ceiling t bar and opposed legstaple inserted and spreading in t bar bulb

[0019]FIG. 3 isometric view of corrugated plastic sheet with detail ofclinch staple

[0020]FIG. 4 isometric view of corrugated sheet illustrating shaftcorner assembly

[0021]FIG. 5 isometric view of spreader assembly and section view ofshaft retainer pipe

[0022]FIG. 8 isometric view of corrugated shaft cut away

[0023]FIG. 9 Section view of corrugated shaft with fabric gatheringprocess

[0024]FIG. 10 isometric view of steel channel material

[0025]FIG. 11 isometric view of steel channel material and compositelayers for corner assembly

[0026]FIG. 12 section view of steel stud shaft with stabilizer pipe

[0027]FIG. 13 angled enclosure for solar control

[0028]FIG. 15 section views of split shaft and roof panel illustrations

[0029]FIG. 16 isometric views of corrugated and channel cornerassemblies

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are providedherein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention maybe embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosedherein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis forthe claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in theart to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriatelydetailed system, structure or manner. Typical buildings with suspendedtype ceilings. Illustrated in section views of FIG. 15 describing bothbuilding section 152-a. Plus a ceiling to roof section 152-b. Buildingsections 152-a and 152-b illustrate a inventive approach of transportingsun light from outside to inside a building, daylighting interiorspaces.

[0031] Section view of FIG. 15, were in description of building elements152-b are illustrated. Exterior light transmitting unit, skylight 141located on top of a building. Situated beneath the skylight is roof curb156 making a connection between skylight and roof. Building roofsuperstructure 121 is the exterior top of the building. Drawing 152-bdescribes corrugated enclosure detail FIG. 8. Drawing 152-b additionallyillustrates channel enclosure detail FIG. 12. These two enclosures builtof different materials and configurations. Illustrate enclosureapplications, of various angles and directions, below a skylight. When asingle opening at the skylight is divided apart into two separateenclosures. This physical division is referenced to as split enclosures.The dividing point for split enclosures is located inside the curb.Inserted as framed member 147 positioned below skylight. Section view ofbuilding including floor to roof FIG. 15 drawing 152-a. Metal roofingmaterial, on top of the building drawing 154-a. Is a common coveringmaterial for nonresidential buildings. This type roofing material, madeof many configurations, materials, and finishes. Provides fordaylighting, when panels referred to light transmitting panel 154-b areused. Light transmitting panels, made of various types of glazingmaterials including fiberglass, polycarbonate, and acrylic plastics.When designed and fabricated, as a replica, for insertion into metalroofs, require specific installation. Fitting into the opening made fortheir insertion. Requires placement under the metal roofing above theirlocation, and over the metal roofing below their location. Thissimplicity of installation, and lack of vertical curb 156. Creates highrainwater runoff, and easy of retrofitting, for daylighting. Produced inrandom lengths, that tended be long narrow rectangular shapes. Lighttransmitting panels in metal roofs, direct daylights orientation forbuilding interiors. To long rectangular design outcomes driven byparticular spatial and dimensional characteristics of roof panels.Similar long narrow daylighting production at suspended ceilings isrequired. Compatible, linear transfer at ceilings produces daylightsources capable of length-wise spreading of daylight onto interiorwalls. For example Skylight enclosure 41 in drawing 152-a illustrates aenclosure, located parallel to a building wall. Connected to the bottomof light transmitting roof panel 154-b. Skylight enclosure 41 terminatesat suspended ceiling 16, With attachment characteristics and finishsimilar to preceding paragraph. Turning now to section view FIG. 13where daylight enclosures are shown angled between roof member 121 andsuspended ceiling framework 16. The enclosures of either corrugated orchannel constructions are typically made of reflective fabric 41membrane. These skylight units, describe directions of sunlight fromsummer to winter orientations. Enclosure shafts repeat the winter sunangle, providing as much daylighting exposure as possible. Whereas theenclosure shafts receiving the summer sun provides a cut off of directdaylight. While increasing daylights extended travel of reflection offreflective fabric 41. This additional traveling, besides reducing heatfrom the daylight while bouncing. Also affects ultraviolet rays that arediminished with additional surface contact. Daylight enclosuresterminate at finished ceiling frameworks, of numerous products. Ceilingframeworks may comprise steel T- bar construction. With main runners andcross tees, comprising major parts of the system. Hung by wires from theroof members, and supported on the perimeter by connection to buildingwalls. Many other kinds of products can provide similar terminal pointsthat floating skylight enclosures connect to. These types of frameworks,with one description type, suspended ceiling t bar 16, FIG. 1. Arecommon construction products, in nonresidential markets separatingplenum from space below this framework or grid. As these frameworks'contain light transmitting panels, louvers, and various other lightmanagement products. Movement and transporting of daylight from theexterior to the interior of the building is accomplished. This overview, is a foundation perspective for the preferred embodiments, whichfollow.

[0032] Preferred embodiments for the present invention are defined byconsideration to quantities of plenum obstructions, of a particularapplication requiring daylight. The following preferred embodimentdescription, would be utilized when plenums have little mechanicalobstruction. Not, impacting enclosure system installation access to roofand ceiling openings. Or when design criteria of new construction,provides allowances for daylight enclosures. And design layouts of otherplenum mechanical obstructions are designed to avoid enclosurelocations. This preferred embodiment, is described as corrugatedenclosures, “floating” both above the ceiling, and below the roof framemembers. Floating above ceiling shown in section view FIG. 9 iscorrugated enclosure bottom. While channel enclosure systems illustratedin section view 12 shows bottom portion floating above t bar suspendedceiling 16. These enclosures also float below skylight curb 156 and roofmember 53 as shown in section view of FIG. 15. These connections aredetailed in FIG. 16 where the curb 156 depicts attachment of enclosurecorner wire from corrugated enclosure end. Wrapped around one type ofwire anchor 164, finally, secured to curb by opposed leg staples 12.

[0033] Additionally, channel framework 102 is attached to curb 156 atstud material cut and bent 104. And fastened to curb with temporarylarge headed roofing nail. Flange 104 being cut, from main body ofchannel enables the otherwise rigid stud to have movement ability in onedirection while the nail provides movement in other directions.

[0034] A typical embodiment of the skylight system of the presentinvention is illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in isometric views. Whatis described in FIG. 1 suspended ceiling T-bar 16 is the main element ofsuspended ceilings. And produced by numerous manufacturers, foundcommonly in nonresidential buildings. These t bar sections, that includemain runners and cross tees. When assembled in a building space andsupported by wires from roof members above. They create a finishedceiling framework known as suspended ceiling grids. Many ways andconfigurations of connecting the main runners and cross tees exist, fromdifferent products. Basic framework parts and connection techniques bydifferent manufacturers, are not shown here. The sequence ofconstruction for suspended ceilings starts with perimeter right angleattachment. Main runners use this perimeter as base upon which mainrunner ends sit. Tolerance of installed product grids is in fractions ofinch, criteria. Making them fragile and susceptible to damage, ifaffected by forces other than their normal processing while beingerected. When enclosure floats above these delicate frameworks, withminimal weight and connection impact. the possibility of problems ordamage to t bar grids is greatly reduced. Cross-Ts snap into mainrunners, according to ceiling tile grid layout. Dimensional ceilingtiles are dropped into the main runners and cross t rectangles.Occurring at 2′×2′ and 2′×4′ nominal dimensions commonly. Suspendedceiling framework, when assembled has internal stress, deflections, andload capacities. Engineered into product and installation procedures, bymanufacturers to accomplish these and other design criteria. Seismicprovisions for instance, being integrated into complete design needs.This skylight enclosure invention unites suspended ceiling productsframework and accessories into daylighting enclosure systems. Has awindow for labor to access this framework, specifically, at this phaseof construction. This window and its awareness in the design process,scheduling, and contracting. Interacts with the need for the completeceiling framework field to be connected and self-supporting.Installation starts when individual frame members, cross-T's only areremoved, particularly when enclosures are angled, or include more thanone 2×4 bay. Gaining access to plenum environments where enclosures willbe erected and hung. In a further approach, enclosures are attached,before suspended ceiling framework is built. Permanently to upper end ofenclosure at roof and curb, while enclosure bottom temporally hangsfreely in approximate location of their final connection to t-barsuspended ceiling. This upper attachment is illustrated in FIG. 16 withthe two preferred embodiments, corrugated and channel systems, framedand finished. Illustrated in isometric view, skylight curb 156. Theseupper attachments are completed from both above and below the curb.Illustrated in FIG. 1 are both a drawing and detail of pneumaticallydriven steel staples. The staple illustrated, is described as opposedleg staple 12. With the magnified detail, of this staple chisel point 13illustrating the inclination and sharp point of this type staple. Theseare non-stock items from fastener supplier, Senco Fasteners. Standardroofing staples have tips shaped to form a “V”. Less sharp, and designedto penetrate straight into materials being fastened. An extremely sharppoint 13 allows the legs of the staple to easily penetrate light gaugemetal. Plus light gauge metal in conjunction with layers of wood, abenefit described later. The FIG. 2 opposed leg staple 24-a portraysstaple after having been fired, from pneumatic roofing staple gun. Airassisted guns as used for fastening shingles and flashing in roofingoperations. Is equipped with a gauge that locates where staples enterthe t-bar bulb 26. Positioning staples to be driven directly above andinto t bar bulb 26. This insertion enables the legs of the staple to bespread apart. Caused by the sharp angle at the tip of the staple legmoving the leg constantly away from the staple body. This action of thestaple legs, allows the staple body to capture a bottom section ofreflective fabric 41 of skylight enclosure. Securing and locking itselfon to the bulb 26 as metal to metal fastening arrangement. Reflectivefabric 41 from skylight enclosure FIG. 8 continues down, FIG. 2 t barmaterial, ending below t bar bulb 26. Utility knife blade, travelingalong right angle grove for knife-edge 28 of T bar, trims excess fabric41. Loose fabric ends, are then attached to adhesive 27 located belowbottom edge of t bar bulb. Adhesives of many varieties are applied uponweb 29, with silicone, two-sided tape, hot melt glue, and are adhesivefor example. Adhesives, when applied as fluid type materials, areapplied from caulking guns. Dispensing tip of caulking guns travel alongbottom portion of the t bar bulb as an application guide. Embeddingloose fabric ends to adhesive 27 of T bar section, creates a dust tightseal between inside of skylight enclosure fabric, and suspended ceilingframework 16. While maintaining clearance necessary for dropping in oflight diffuser panels. This size difference between panels andframework, necessary for panels fitting into rectangular grid framework.

[0035] Additional descriptions of corrugated enclosure assembly can beseen in isometric and detail views FIG. 4. Previous elements in FIGS.1-3 have been combined to form skylight enclosure assembly. Thiscombination of elements, is achieved when fabric or sheet typematerials. With one or both sides of these materials, having a surfacefinish that is highly reflective. Enclose a perimeter space, betweenroof and ceiling openings, transporting daylight as a process ofreflection. Light passed along from reflective fabric 41 is kept moving,with little loss of light, when material reflectance is within mid toupper 80% range.

[0036] Composition of reflective fabric FIG. 4 drawing 41 products canbe made of different base material layers, and insulating properties.Reflective fabrics can be used with insulating properties, increasingenergy performance of skylight enclosure in relation toplenum-conditioned air. Base sheet materials, of both products can bemade of fiberglass cloth, scrim mounted vinyl, plain vinyl, andheavy-duty craft paper backing. Applied to these backing sheets, arevarious quality grades and percentages of thin skin aluminum facings.Providing a reflective surface, with highly reflective opticalproperties. High quality aluminum skins, reduce light loss as daylighttravels through enclosure system. Specialty companies such as Dura CoatCo. manufacture single sheet products, one product, fiberglass basesheet reflective fabric, have strong capacity for resistance to tear andpuncture. While allowing trimming and cutting, to be done with littlemanual effort. Production sheet materials are supplied in continuousrolls, in widths up to 54 in. This common dimension fits the frameworkopenings of grid systems, with small waste allowances. For on siteinstallations, of channel enclosure construction, manageable roles areheld in dispensers close to fabric application areas. Reflective fabric,insulating type sheet products are manufactured by Reflectix Insulation,who provide a dead air space bubble between layers of reflective fabric.Determined by climatic conditions, extra layers of insulated reflectivefabric, is easily accommodated by present invention assemblages. Byeither, preferred embodiment skylight enclosure systems, corrugated andchannel. When the corrugated enclosure assembly encloses space used bythe daylight, FIG. 8. Fastening, FIG. 4 between corrugated sheetmaterial 31, and enclosure sidewalls reflective fabric 41. Can beaccomplished with physical connections and adhesive techniques, notlimited to this preferred embodiment. Fastening by mechanicalapplication, with the clinch staple 34, wherein staple legs, when bentover detail 34, sandwich the body of staple against corrugated sheetmaterial 31. Containing reflective fabric 41, and securing it frommoving. Restricting movement between materials extends useful life ofmaterials. To reinforce and augment the permanence necessary tostabilize the surface connection between materials. Secondary securingof reflective fabric 41 to corrugated sheet material 31, is achieved inadhering one material to another. This accomplishment by adhesives ofdifferent compositions, for instance silicone, butyl tape, two- sidedcarpet tape, requires compatibility with polycarbonate plastics.Adhesive application 48, bonds reflective fabric 41 onto the corrugatedsheet material 31 by gluing or other attachment bonding. In positioningof enclosure assembly, corner members provide for adjustment to siterequirements. Seen in FIG. 4 enclosure corner wire 44, one of enclosuresfour corners. Provides for spatially locating and defining corrugatedskylight enclosure FIG. 8 section view. Provisions for adjustment, ofthe enclosure on any of the corrugated sheet corner panels. Is obtainedby inserting, according to needs, corner wires 44 into appropriatelylocated channels sequence 33. Preferred embodiment parts, compatiblewith both skylight enclosure configuration and elements for suspendedceiling hardware uses, FIG. 5. Some length of T bar hanging wire 22 isshown, with corresponding wire attachment units designed to provide foranchoring and attached directly onto hanging wire 22. Grommets 36connected to adjacent wires utilize simple devices, for creating anchorpoints. These devices incorporate hanging wires spring clamp 54, orother types of hanging wire fasteners 56. These perimeter-anchoringdevices, can be used for positioning and stabilizing skylight enclosuresthat have angles and directions not in plumb or normal verticalpositions. As illustrated in FIG. 15 drawing 152-b. These connections,to either enclosure sides and from above, is used to achieve designedangles of skylight enclosures. As illustrated in FIG. 9 where springclamp 56 secures hanging wire at round pipe spreader section 95. Analternative for securing angles of skylight enclosures at connection forpipe spreader section 95, would be that hanging wires to passing throughpipe spreader corner 96. And returning back up to wire above cornersection there tied around and fastened. Another function of finalpositioning for skylight enclosures, the bottom of which is shown inFIG. 9 is described in FIG. 5 drawing element roof framing member 51,portrays the supporting framing member of roof. Connected to roof member51, fastening device, roof member fastener 53, is shown attached byscrew threads into roof member 51. While tension pole wire 55, isconnected to an hangs down below fastener 53. Inserted over tension polewired 55 is light gauge conduit type material, tension pole 57. Thefunction of the tension pole 57 can be more readily understood byinvestigating illustration FIG. 12 cross section of skylight enclosure,where tension pole 57 is connected to pipe spreader corner and roofmember 51. Securing wire travels back up to roof framing members orspans over to adjacent hanging wires spring clamps 54 attached to randomT bar hanging wire 22. Correct skylight enclosure positioning, iscompleted, when tension pole wire 55 is secured, at final location.

[0037] Corrugated enclosure preferred embodiment is illustrated inisometric and detail views FIG. 3 depicting corrugated sheet material31. Ingredients of materials for composition of sheet, may be ofdiffering kinds of products. These products could be constructed ofpaper, cardboard, and many types of plastic. One grade of plastics,having structural characteristics suitable for sheer and tearingresistance. Being manufactured by Polygal, General Electric, and othermanufacturers of plastic structured sheet products. Are manufactured ofingredients whose composition, is described as polycarbonate. This typeof polycarbonate extrusion, shown in detailed section view 32, hascontiguous rectangular channels. Sheet material contains divided spaceschannels sequence 33, forming corrugated sheet material 31. This plasticmaterial has high strength to weight ratios, when utilized in smallsheet widths of 4-6 millimeters. Plus, has resistance to fasteners orother objects used to penetrate through sheets. As clinch staple 34inserted or clenched through sheet material. May be of the type drivenby pneumatic fasteners used in fastening cardboard sheets together. Alsodepicted in FIG. 3 grommet 36 fastened into sheet material 31. Grommetsprotect sheet material openings with reinforcement to force. Whenmanipulation of skylight enclosure corners FIG. 8 item 44, is required.Polycarbonate sheet attributes are utilized when construction ofskylight enclosure corners assemblages FIG. 8 are built. Additionaldescriptions of corrugated enclosure assembly can be seen in FIG. 4isometric and detail views. Previous elements in FIGS. 1-3 have beencombined to form the completed skylight enclosure assembly. Thiscombination of elements is achieved when fabric or sheet type materials.With one or both sides of such materials, having a surface finish thatis highly reflective. Enclose a perimeter space, between roof andceiling openings, transporting daylight as a process of reflection.Light passed along from reflective fabric 41, is kept moving in avertical inclination. When the corrugated enclosure assembly enclosesspace used by daylight, FIG. 8. Fastening, FIG. 4 between corrugatedsheet material 31, and enclosure sidewalls reflective fabric 41. Can beaccomplished with physical connections and adhesive techniques, notlimited to this preferred embodiment. Fastening by mechanical means,with the clinch staple 34, wherein staple legs, when bent over detail34, sandwich the body of staple against corrugated sheet material 31.Containing reflective fabric 41, and securing it from moving.Restricting movement between materials extends useful life of materials.To reinforce and augment the permanence necessary to stabilize these twomaterials. Secondary means of securing reflective fabric 41 tocorrugated sheet material 31. Is accomplished by adhesives of differentcompositions, for instance silicone, butyl tape, and two-sided carpettape, compatible with polycarbonate plastics. And other adhesivetechniques, adhesive application 48 bonds reflective fabric 41 onto thecorrugated sheet material 31 by gluing or other attachment means. Inpositioning, each corner member making up the corrugated skylightenclosure assembly. Seen in FIG. 4 enclosure corner wire 44, one ofenclosures four corners. That provides for spatially locating anddefining corrugated skylight enclosure section view FIG. 8. Provisionsfor adjustment, of the enclosure on any of the corrugated sheet cornerpanels. Is obtained by inserting, according to needs, corner wires 44into appropriately located channels sequence 33. Preferred embodimentparts, compatible with the utilization of elements for suspended ceilinghardware, FIG. 5 illustrates other parts of the floating skylightenclosure system. Length of T bar hanging wire 22 is shown, withcorresponding wire attachment units designed to provide for anchoringand attached directly onto hanging wire 22. Grommets 36 connected toadjacent wires utilize simple devices that create an anchor points.These devices incorporate hanging wires spring clamp 54, or other typesof hanging wire fasteners 56. These perimeter-anchoring devices, can beused for positioning and stabilizing skylight enclosures. Which haveangles and directions not in plumb positions. As illustrated in FIG. 15drawing 152-b. from both enclosure sides and from above the definingangles of skylight enclosures. As illustrated in FIG. 9 where springclamp 56 secures hanging wire at round pipe spreader section 95. Analternative for securing angles of skylight enclosures at connection forpipe spreader section 95 would be by hanging wires passing through pipespreader corner 96. And returning back up to wire above corner sectionthere tied around and fastened. Another function of final positioningfor skylight enclosures, the bottom of which is shown in FIG. 9 isdescribed in FIG. 5 Drawing element roof framing member 51 portrays thesupporting framing member of roof. Connected to roof member 51,fastening device, roof member fastener 53, is shown attached by screwthreads into roof member 51. While tension pole wire 55, is connected toan hangs down below fastener 53. Inserted over tension pole wired 55 islight gauge conduit type material, tension pole 57. The function of thetension pole 57 can be understood by investigating illustration FIG. 12cross section of skylight enclosure, where tension pole 57 is connectedto pipe spreader corner and roof member 51. Correct skylight enclosurepositioning, is completed, when the tension pole wire 55. Travels backup to roof framing members or spans over to adjacent hanging wiresspring clamps 54 attached to random T bar hanging wire 22. FIG. 8 anisometric view of the preferred embodiment corrugated enclosure.Illustrated as cutaway, showing various elements of the enclosure, whenconstructed. Reflective fabric 41 makes up sidewalls of enclosure. Whenreflective fabric is clinch stapled 34 through corrugated sheet material31. Two enclosure corner wires 44, portrayed at opposite comers, wouldbe present in all four corners in actual enclosures. These wires help tomaintain the shape, and necessary tension for reflective fabric to havesmooth sidewalls. Corrugated channels sequence 33 provides finaladjustment choices, of wire insertion. Insertion variance ofpremanufactured enclosure assemblage sizes to the actual job siterequirements. Corner wires 44 are also used as raceways to lift the prebuilt enclosure into its finished position. Enclosure lifting isfacilitated by grommet 36, when connected to rope or other pullingdevices. Once located in finished position manipulation wire 45 canadditionally control corrugated enclosure. Resulting in acounterbalancing of movements, as enclosure manipulation adjustmentoccurs between these two wire systems. As illustrated, manipulation wire45 is connected to and tied off through grommet 36. The other end ofmanipulation wires may terminate at hanging wire fastener 56 or tohanging wire spring clamps 54. These spring clamps are attached tovarious random T bar grid hanging wire 22.

[0038] For additional reference to the corrugated skylight enclosure seesection view FIG. 9. With detail and illustrations of reflective fabricas seen from outside corrugated enclosure. This view describes pipespreader section 95, forming a ring around the outside of the corrugatedenclosure. This spreader ring maintains a desired shape or configurationat the terminal ends of corrugated sheet material 31. For the bottomterminal, enclosure corner wires 44; support the weight, and locationpositioning of enclosure. Completion of pipe spreader ring, into asingle unit, takes place when pipe spreader corner 96. Is permanentlyattached to the correctly sized pipe spreader section 95, withadhesives, mechanical fasteners or if plastic pipe with pipe cement. Ortravel outside spreader corners, binding corner wires onto it usinghanging wires spring clamp 54. Alternatively, pre drilled holes in pipespreader corner 96 would receive enclosure corner wire passing throughtied off onto itself, pipe spreader wire fastened 94. Each side ofreflective fabric 41 enclosure extending below corrugated sheet material31. Is attached to adjoining fabric sides by means of clinch staples 34through both pieces of reflective fabric corners. This stapled sectionof reflective fabric below 31 has complete freedom of movement.Finishing connection to suspended ceiling t bar 16, in all manner ofrequirements. Pipe spreader ring, with smooth exterior surface has noeffect upon the integrity of reflective fabric 41. While allowing forreflective fabric to pursue direct paths, once it has passed pipespreader sections 95. At completion of enclosure positioning and hangingin FIG. 9. Reflective fabric 41 sidewalls could have needs for removalof existing wrinkles. Cross-section of corrugated enclosure, detailsseries view 92 a-b. Reflective fabric 41 is shown gathered up, andtemporarily clinch stapled 34 in detail view 92-a. Detail view 92-b,illustrates nylon jacket or overlay of tear resistant material, drapedover gathered up portion of reflective fabric seen in detail 92-a.Detail 92-c describes reflective fabric and nylon-strengthening jacketclinch stapled 34. Creating a straight and smooth sidewall of reflectivefabric 41, on corrugated enclosure wall. Also shown in FIG. 9 sectionview is opposed leg staple 12 securing reflective fabric onto suspendedceiling t bar 16. Another preferred embodiment, for the presentinvention can be defined by definitions of obstructions and theirquantities in plenum areas. The corrugated enclosure system, previouslydiscussed, had little mechanical obstruction in plenum space. Thefollowing preferred embodiment description, channel enclosure system,having different qualities, and is utilized when building plenum'shaving significant mechanical obstruction. These obstructions whichinclude pipes, wires, ducting and other mechanical elements found inspaces between roof and suspended ceiling. Can be accommodated,absorbed, during construction of channel enclosure system. Whenreflective fabric is cut, at the mechanical obstruction location.Rewrapped and fastened back onto itself at the cut by clinch staple.Complete sealing of fabric and reduction of dust penetration. Reducecostly maintenance needs.

[0039] Referring to perspective view FIG. 10 channel framework 102, isillustrated. Found commonly in construction industry, one type ofchannel product, uses lighter gauges of steel, 20 to 26 gauge. Easingsite manipulation, and increasing productivity in handling forinstallation. Extra advantages of lighter gauge steel eases staplepenetration when fastening through steel material, in both manufacturingand installation. Penetration is improved when fabric staple 117, iseither manual or pneumatically driven. This allows for temporary fittingand positioning of each side panel. FIG. 10 also illustrate channelframework in various stages of that fabrication. Stud material cut andbent FIG. 10 104 defines shapes needed to fit into skylight curb 156,FIG. 16. Fastening stud flange into wood curb with use of opposed legstaple, FIGS. 10 and 12. Flange perpendicular to leg of channel fordrilling hole for pipe spreader 108. Channel fabrication flange angledflange 105. Completed processes shown in FIG. 12 item 106, where in pipespreader corner 96 completes travel around this corner section ofchannel, framing member of enclosure. Channel assembly of layers thatwill complete channel-framed corner with reflective fabric isillustrated in isometric view FIG. 11. The bottom element channelframework 102. This base foundation upon which is first mounted backingmaterial for reflective fabric 112. The connection between stud 102 andvarious types of materials including plywood or plastic. That perform asbacking for reflective fabric 41, are secured to the stud 102 withopposed leg staple 12. When backing for reflective fabric 41 is set,fabric is temporarily stapled, by light gauge fabric staple 117. Eithermanual or pneumatically driven. This allows for temporary fitting andpositioning of each side panel of fabric. Making up channel enclosurewalls, with minor tension in fabric keeping surface smooth and wrinklefree. Top batten 113, covered with reflective fabric 41, secures fabricedges of each sidewall of adjoining enclosures. This fastening, andbinding of fabric, is accomplished with opposed leg staple 12, drivenfrom pneumatic roofing stapler. These staples sharp points providecutting action for penetration through all four layers. When seated, theopposed leg staple 12, legs spread apart, making secure mechanicalfastening. Staple connection of top batten 113, adds extra tension toreflective fabric enclosure walls, smoothing out, fabric wrinkles.Returning to section view of FIG. 12 the left side of drawingillustrates one completed corner of channel enclosure system. Including,as described for corrugated enclosure, the pipe spreader section 95, andpipe spreader corner 96. Both, provide for positioning and fixing inplace, of the channel enclosure. Held in place by t bar hanging wire 22,and spring fastener 54, again in a manner as described for corrugatedenclosure system.

[0040] While the invention has been described in connection with apreferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of theinvention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it isintended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents asmay be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as definedby the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An article of manufacture for transporting daylight through building plenum comprising: a enclosure device, for daylighting interior areas of buildings, the enclosure with means for conducting of daylight through plenum, from a roof aperture to a framework of building interior; said roof aperture segmented with multiple divisions for origination of multiple enclosures to provide means for efficient daylighting distribution through said framework; said enclosure at roof aperture area, predetermine to be greater than said roof aperture area, means for transferring daylight from the roof aperture to the enclosure when non contiguous; said enclosure having flexible section termination between both said roof aperture and said framework, of various ceiling configurations; said enclosure daylight conductive surface of a reflective fabric membrane, with means of fabric woven for flexible, mend able, and weight supportive capacity; said reflective fabric membrane of said enclosure comprising layers of fabric and or dead air space, means whereby air temperatures inside enclosure are separated from air temperatures in plenum; said enclosure terminal end of flexible section membrane secured to said framework by means of a opposed leg staple, pneumatically driven; dependent claim tool said opposed staple legs ending in sharp point device; providing means for penetration of channel corner members, said channel described in following section, plus composite layers of batten material said staple legs point, further comprising angled surface, said leg surface when inserted in said framework receptive cavity, providing means of expanding said staple legs for spreading of leg points, wider then crown of said staple.
 2. An article of manufacture for transporting daylight through building plenum as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: an enclosure having access to limited mechanical obstruction in plenum, provided with means for a corrugated sheet material perimeter corner assemblages; said corrugated corner enclosure with a plurality of corners connected to said reflective fabric by attachment means of a clinch staple, means providing for said reflective fabric membrane having flexible end section termination of said enclosure with the framework ceiling aperture; said channel enclosure predetermined dimension greater than said channel corner predetermined dimension, means for providing channel enclosure to “float” above said ceiling framework; said corrugated corners configured of a channel array, said arrays providing means for a hanging wire insertion, and adjustable connection between roof members and said ceiling framework; said hanging wire fastened to roof framing members, providing means for connecting a spreader device of said enclosure, to said hanging wire, means for creating form and positioning of said enclosure; means providing for said enclosure to be set at final plenum position, a tension device connected from roof members to said spreader device
 3. An article of manufacture for transporting daylight through building plenum as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a channel device for corner containment of a channel enclosure, having access to mechanical obstruction in plenum, said enclosure assembled at site location; said channel enclosure configured by a channel corner structure, plus means for sandwiching said reflective fabric between said channel corner device and a batten a channel enclosure means for rotating of corner batten surface between inward and out ward orientation for said enclosure construction said channel enclosure predetermined dimension greater than said channel corner predetermined dimension, means for providing channel enclosure to “float” above said ceiling framework; means providing for said reflective fabric membrane having flexible end section termination of said enclosure with framework ceiling aperture; said framework system support item, a support wire, fastened to roof framing members, means for connecting said fastened wire to a spreader device of said enclosure; said channel enclosure set at final plenum position, means for attaching a tension device connected from roof members to said spreader device of said channel enclosure;
 4. A process for transporting daylight through building plenum comprising the steps of: providing for novel installation stoppage of said framework system, by means of such interval of assemblage when, all of, a main runner and a cross t of said framework ceiling system are united said cross Ts removal from said framework, means for removing of framework cross Ts sections while maintaining structural integrity of said framework system; material and labor accessing plenum above said framework, means for allowing of mechanical lifting devices access through openings at removed said cross Ts completing of hanging said enclosure, means for reconnecting of cross Ts and connection between the reflective fabric and said framework system providing for means of said enclosure membrane surface to be opened for obstruction insertion through membrane and means providing for reclosing said membrane around plenum obstructions; providing further, said enclosure reflective fabric repairs at obstruction passage, in easiest orientation, from interior or exterior of the enclosure for installers; providing removal and reconnection of the wires supporting said framework, means providing for removal and insertion of said wires through the reflective fabric material of the enclosure; comprising means for connecting of said skylight enclosure, flexible, bottom terminus with suspended ceiling said framework aperture; providing angling of the enclosure from roof opening to the framework opening, means providing for increasing solar control between winter and summer sun orientation of said enclosures, along north-south axis; surveying process for measurements of the skylight enclosure dimensions in angles, for installation site of a predetermine ceiling framework to roof member for said corrugated enclosure; dependent claim manufacturing said corrugated enclosure to measurements of site; delivering and erecting a corrugated enclosure to pre measured installation site; erecting of the corrugated enclosure, means utilizing hanging wire has corner guides, and means providing for said grommets used to slide corrugated enclosure from floor to final hanging position; end of dependent claim providing for daylighting process to include said enclosure installation, as site-assembled enclosures, preassembled enclosures and combinations of both; predetermining difference between said framework opening and the enclosure at a pipe spreader, means for adjusting said enclosure connection at said framework to adjacent framework openings; providing further for distance between said framework to said pipe spreader, means for remodeling, when new framework openings adjacent to existing said enclosure are to be used.
 2. A process for Articles of manufacture for Independent claim for a method of combination between a plenum enclosure and a ceiling framework providing for novel installation stoppage of said framework system, by means of such interruption of assemblage when, main runners and cross Ts, of said framework are all united; Removing cross Ts from sectors of said ceiling framework, means providing for plenum installation access of material and labor; accessing plenum above said framework, means for allowing of mechanical lifting devices access through said framework openings at said cross Ts, that are removed; completing hanging of said enclosure, means for reconnecting of cross Ts and final connection steps between the reflective fabric and said framework system; providing for a skylight enclosure membrane and opening for obstruction passage insertion through membrane and reclosed around plenum obstructions, means for access repairs of fabricators to repair said membrane through said framework cavities; providing further, said enclosure reflective fabric repairs at obstruction passage, means providing of easiest orientation, from interior or exterior of the enclosure for installers; providing removal and reconnection of the wires supporting said framework, after framework is erected, means provided for reinsertion of said wires through the reflective fabric material of the enclosure onto original said framework connection point; providing angling of the enclosure from roof opening to the framework opening, means providing for increased solar control between winter and summer sun orientation of said enclosures, on a north-south axis; survey process for measurements of the skylight enclosure dimensions and angles, for installation site of a predetermine ceiling framework to roof member for said corrugated enclosure; manufacturing said corrugated enclosure to measurements taken from site; delivering and erecting a corrugated enclosure to pre measured installation site location; erecting of the corrugated enclosure, means for utilizing hanging suspension wire as corner guides, and means providing for said grommets used to pull corrugated enclosure from floor to final hanging position; providing for said enclosure daylighting applications described for jobs, as site assembled enclosures, preassembled enclosures and combinations of both; predetermining distance between said framework opening and a pipe spreader of the enclosure, providing for means of moving said enclosure at said framework, to adjacent said framework opening; providing further, for predetermined distance between said framework to said pipe spreader, of said enclosure, means provided for remodeling, when new framework openings adjacent to existing said enclosure are to be used, and extra said reflective fabric extends said closure length, for new connection of said framework. 